Privacy Statement

Indian Journal of Applied Research

Effective Date: [03 March 2022]

The Indian Journal of Applied Research (IJAR) respects the privacy of authors, reviewers, and visitors to our website https://www.indianjournalofappliedresearch.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information, particularly in relation to email communications and journal services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when voluntarily provided:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Institutional affiliation

  • Manuscript and submission-related information

  • Contact details provided through forms or correspondence

Information is collected through:

  • Manuscript submission and author registration forms

  • Contact and inquiry forms

  • Direct academic communication

We do not collect information through purchased, rented, or scraped email lists.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

Personal information, including email addresses, is used strictly for:

  • Manuscript submission acknowledgements

  • Peer-review and editorial communication

  • Author account notifications

  • Revision and publication status updates

  • Payment receipts and invoices

  • Journal-related service correspondence

3. Consent and Opt-In

By submitting personal information on our website, you provide consent to receive service-related and contextual email communication directly associated with your interaction with the journal.

4. Types of Emails We Send

The Indian Journal of Applied Research sends:

  • Transactional emails

  • Editorial and author service notifications

We do not send unsolicited marketing, advertising, or unrelated promotional emails.

5. Unsubscribe and Opt-Out

Where applicable, non-essential communications include an unsubscribe option.

You may also request removal from non-essential communications by contacting us at:
editorial@indianjournalofappliedresearch.com

Transactional emails necessary for journal operations may continue as required.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.
Data may be processed by trusted service providers solely for:

  • Secure email delivery

  • Website and submission system functionality

Such providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection obligations.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for the duration necessary to fulfill editorial, academic, legal, or operational requirements.

9. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their personal data

  • Request corrections or deletion

  • Withdraw consent for non-essential communications

Requests may be sent to editorial@indianjournalofappliedresearch.com.

10. Sending and Redirect Domains

We may use additional domains or sub-paths solely for routing or redirection purposes related to journal communication. All email practices and data handling remain governed by this Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:

Indian Journal of Applied Research
Email: editorial@indianjournalofappliedresearch.com
Website: https://www.indianjournalofappliedresearch.com